Think we've had the Lion's share of the "Over the rainbow jokes" :$ Another of your "simple" images which are really quite complex with the criss crossing of shadows and lines. With the shapes available in this image it may be a good shot for conversion. Possibly produce some good contrasts.
Eric
PS tried a B+W conversion "rubbish" :( just ignore me

Think we've had the Lion's share of the "Over the rainbow jokes" Another of your "simple" images which are really quite complex with the criss crossing of shadows and lines. With the shapes available in this image it may be a good shot for conversion. Possibly produce some good contrasts.

Very effective image, Alan. The composition works well with the vectors of the handrail, fence shadow, wall top and paving slabs all leading to the main subject. The splash of red is very effective and the end of the fence provides balance.
Nigel

Very effective image, Alan. The composition works well with the vectors of the handrail, fence shadow, wall top and paving slabs all leading to the main subject. The splash of red is very effective and the end of the fence provides balance.
Nigel

A very effective composition; not just the red hat but the curved shadow stands out. I've been looking at a slightly narrower vertical crop, just for fun, but it would mean cloning out the yellow lamp from the van which would become a serious distraction nearer he edge of the frame.
Love your title :)
Regards
Bill

A very effective composition; not just the red hat but the curved shadow stands out. I've been looking at a slightly narrower vertical crop, just for fun, but it would mean cloning out the yellow lamp from the van which would become a serious distraction nearer he edge of the frame.
Love your title
Regards
Bill

Neat use of portrait. Which is something that I appreciate. We look upwards in the frame, following the wall, and the curving shadow and fence on the left act as sort of sheep-dogs to make 100% sure we find the subject.
He colour-coordinated himself perfectly for the paint and the light, then added the red hat. The cherry on the cake, so to speak.
Moira
PS Ruby slippers definitely wouldn't suit him though.

Neat use of portrait. Which is something that I appreciate. We look upwards in the frame, following the wall, and the curving shadow and fence on the left act as sort of sheep-dogs to make 100% sure we find the subject.
He colour-coordinated himself perfectly for the paint and the light, then added the red hat. The cherry on the cake, so to speak.
Moira
PS Ruby slippers definitely wouldn't suit him though.

What struck me ( as the actual meaning, rather than the merely technical aspects ) was the sunlit "path" curving upward into the light. For a moment I fantasized he might follow it ( hence the title ), instead of continuing downward into the darker Real World. ( And no, I hadn't been drinking )

What struck me ( as the actual meaning, rather than the merely technical aspects ) was the sunlit "path" curving upward into the light. For a moment I fantasized he might follow it ( hence the title ), instead of continuing downward into the darker Real World. ( And no, I hadn't been drinking )

The way the man is contained within the light makes me imagine an invisible barrier between him and the shade or a spotlight that follows him wherever he goes.
I'm imagining you on your belly on the floor taking this shot. Bet you got some funny looks!!
L

The way the man is contained within the light makes me imagine an invisible barrier between him and the shade or a spotlight that follows him wherever he goes.
I'm imagining you on your belly on the floor taking this shot. Bet you got some funny looks!!
L

He has chosen the path to darkness rather than choosing the way up and back into the light to his left. The shadows of the railings showing him the way.
([i]Tried a low-key b&w conversion and think it worked quite well[/i])
Malc

He has chosen the path to darkness rather than choosing the way up and back into the light to his left. The shadows of the railings showing him the way.

[quote]Don't mess with Kansas, that is my adoptive land. I lived 11 years there and got sick of the Dorothy's jokes.[/quote]
So is Kansas [i]really[/i] in Black & White at first, until you've been there a while??? :D:D:D

Quote:Don't mess with Kansas, that is my adoptive land. I lived 11 years there and got sick of the Dorothy's jokes.

So is Kansas really in Black & White at first, until you've been there a while???